Magnetize

[imp. & p. p. MAGNETIZED; p. pr. & vb. n. MAGNETIZING.] [Fr. magnetiser, Sp. magnetizar, It. magnetizzare.]

1Sense 1. To communicate magnetic properties to; as, to magnetize a needle.

2Sense 2. To attract as if by a magnet; to move; to influence. “Thoroughly fascinated, magnetized, as it were, by his character.” Motley.

v. i. To acquire magnetic properties; to become magnetic; as, a bar of iron standing some time in an inclined position will magnetize. [Rare.]